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Re: Chris Le Roux - Hurricane pilot?
For what it is worth, Aces High had suggested that he was posted to a Battle squadron in France. However in Volume 2 is stated:
"...he attended 6 OTU in May 1940, but on 16th was the subject of a Court Martial enquiry for low flying. The same day however, he was reported posted to 85 Squadron in France. Due to the destruction of that unit's records a few days later, his arrival is not recorded. It is surmised therefore that he did not fly Battles in France, but Hurricanes (briefly). Since he does not appear again until later in 1940, it is assumed that he was wounded soon after his arrival, only resuming operational flying on recovery."
Back to Aces High:
"On recovery he became an instructor near Chester for a while, but in February 1941 was posted to 91 Squadron."
Regards,
Tom
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